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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.20, 22,297.80 and 13,698.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.20, 22,297.80 and 13,698.80 is: 20,548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.20 : 22,297.80 = 13,698.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.20/22,297.80 = 13,698.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.20x = 22,297.80 × 13,698.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.20x = 305,453,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,453,102.64/14,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.20

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